18 easy and fun St Patrick’s Day crafts for adults
Get creative this St Paddy's Day with our round-up of cheerful St Patrick's Day crafts for for adults.
When is St Patrick's Day?
On the 17th of March, people all over the world will don their green wigs and shamrock badges to celebrate St Patrick's Day. There's parades, parties, and lots of festivities to join in with but we'll be celebrating St Patrick's Day the only way we know how, through craft!
We're here to provide you with a host of easy St Patrick's Day crafts for adults that will leave you feeling creative and just that little bit greener. We've collected St Patrick's Day decor ideas as well as a range of crafts for the whole family to enjoy.
St Patrick's Day crafts for adults
1. St Patrick's Day pony beads
Have a bracelet making party with your friends ready to celebrate St Paddy's Day. When you've made up all your green-themed jewellery, trade them with friends or give them out at parties.
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2. Make chocolate coins
If you're throwing a party or having friends around these little golden chocolate coins make a great party favour and will bring a little bit of luck.
Follow the fab tutorial by Nellie Bellie.
3. St Patrick's Day crochet shamrock
Use Simply Crochet's free St. Patrick’s Day shamrock pattern to whip up this simple brooch. It's a super versatile pattern so you turn your shamrock into bunting, accessories or home decor.
4. Printable lucky penny St. Patrick’s Day cards
Spread luck and joy this St Patrick's Day with See Vanessa Craft's free printable cards. Download, print, and attach a penny to the front for a fun celebratory card.
5. Four-leaf clover bunting
Gather up all your spare yarns (or hit the charity shops) and recreate Love Our Real Life's yarn-wrapped bunting. You can make these in one afternoon so they're great for some last-minute St Patrick's Day decor!
6. St Patrick's Day mug upcycle
Upcycle your old mugs with It All Started with Paint's free tutorial. These cute designs are easy to recreate and we love them so much we will be using them all year round!
Sip your Irish coffee from your new mug and celebrate St Patrick's Day in style.
7. Free crochet leprechaun pattern
Use your crochet skills to whip up this funny little leprechaun! Hooked on Patterns has uploaded the pattern to her blog so you've got plenty of time to follow it along and crochet your own version. All he needs now is a mini pot of gold.
8. Paper four-leaf clover tutorial
DIY Inspired has created a handy four-leaf clover tutorial to show you how to fold your own paper decorations. She has written instructions and a video to help you master the technique.
9. St Patrick's Day rainbow wreath
Follow the rainbow to the pot of gold which, in this case, is The Crazy Craft Lady's blog! She shows you how to make this colourful wreath which makes perfect St Patrick's Day decor. You can take the pot of gold off after St Patrick's Day and you're left with a cute all-year-round rainbow.
10. Rainbow unicorn
St Patrick's Day is full of magic and what's more magical than a unicorn? Sign up for A Hook Amigurumi's newsletter and you'll receive the pattern for this cutie for free.
11. St Patrick's Day hat craft
It wouldn't be St Patrick's Day without some St Patrick's Day hat crafts! The Crafting Nook shows you how to make this sweet hat favour box which you can fill with treats.
12. St Patrick's Day crochet for adults – can cozy
Keep your beers snug with Jo to the World's free can cozy pattern. You could fill these mini St Patricks Day hats with gold coins, four-leaf clovers, or even pens and pencils. Download her free pattern and crochet your own decorative can holders.
13. St Patrick's Day colouring in pages
Relax with these St Patrick's Day colouring in pages by Balancing Home. Download her shamrock design for free and colour your own St Patrick's Day decor.
14. Printable St Patrick's day bunting
Ella Clarie has designed three beautiful St Patrick's day bunting printables just for you. These three are the perfect quick decor items and are ideal for celebrations.
15. Free knitted shamrock pattern
Calling all knitters! Studio Knit's have a St Patricks Day pattern for you. Knit up your own shamrocks and turn them into St Patrick's Day decor.
16. Leprechaun gold necklaces
Wear your St Patrick's gold around your neck for extra luck and you might even attract a leprechaun! Healthy Recipe Collection shows you how to make these mini magic bottles.
17. St Patrick's Day felt doll
This cheeky little fella is the perfect St Patrick's Day companion. Follow Handmade Charlotte's free tutorial and sew your own felt friend.
18. St Patrick's Day planters
Grow your own shamrocks for St Patrick's Day! Delineate your Dwelling shows you how to make these elegant plant holders which make subtle yet beautiful St Patrick's Day decor.
St Patrick's Day crafts for adults
We hope you've enjoyed our St Patrick's Day crafts! We have lots of of delightful ideas that you can make at home, whether that's decorations or costumes we know you'll have lots of fun.
Get the whole family involved!
Entertain the kids during the day with our round-up of fun and free St.Patrick's Day crafts for kids.
